Security Compliance Architect

Maximus; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect to lead RMF activities and ensure DHS cybersecurity alignment for enterprise IT systems, cloud and on‑premises. You will develop authorization artifacts and coordinate across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in IT architecture or cybersecurity compliance, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust. U.S. citizenship or national status is required; active Public Trust preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT or cybersecurity.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in IT architecture or cybersecurity compliance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; U.S. citizenship or national status required.
• Strong experience with RMF and system authorization processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining ATO packages and security documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&M).
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST standards, and DHS cybersecurity policies.
• Experience supporting vulnerability management, remediation, and compliance tracking.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and system design documentation.
• Ability to support continuous monitoring and federal reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and development of secure enterprise IT systems and architecture solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and manage security authorization artifacts including Security Plans, SARs, and POA&M.
• Execute and support RMF activities and ensure compliance with DHS processes and documentation standards.
• Ensure systems comply with DHS enterprise architecture, governance frameworks, and cybersecurity standards.
• Support enterprise architecture governance by maintaining architecture artifacts, system documentation, and configuration diagrams.
• Perform vulnerability analysis, compliance reviews, and support remediation of identified weaknesses.
• Contribute to continuous monitoring and reporting for cybersecurity compliance and federal scorecard requirements.
• Ensure system solutions align with cloud strategies including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
• Support system certification, security testing, and evaluation processes for enterprise IT systems.
• Coordinate across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure secure system integration and lifecycle compliance.

Skills

RMF expertise

NIST standards

Vulnerability management

Documentation

Communication skills

Enterprise architecture

Public Trust knowledge

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SSP

SAR

POA&M

Job description

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.

Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high-impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

The Security Compliance Architect supports DHS enterprise IT systems by ensuring security, compliance, and architecture alignment across cloud and on-premises environments. This role leads to RMF activities, develops authorization artifacts, and ensures adherence to federal cybersecurity standards, enterprise architecture governance, and continuous monitoring requirements.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS035, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and development of secure enterprise IT systems and architecture solutions.

• Develop, maintain, and manage security authorization artifacts including Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and POA&M.

• Execute and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and ensure compliance with DHS processes and documentation standards.

• Ensure systems comply with DHS enterprise architecture, governance frameworks, and cybersecurity standards.

• Support enterprise architecture governance by maintaining architecture artifacts, system documentation, and technical configuration diagrams.

• Perform vulnerability analysis, compliance reviews, and support remediation of identified system weaknesses.

• Contribute to continuous monitoring and reporting for cybersecurity compliance and federal scorecard requirements.

• Ensure system solutions align with cloud strategies including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments.

• Support system certification, security testing, and evaluation processes for enterprise IT systems.

• Coordinate across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure secure system integration and lifecycle compliance.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in IT architecture or cybersecurity compliance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required.

• Strong experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization processes

• Experience developing and maintaining ATO packages and security documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&M)

• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST standards, and DHS cybersecurity policies

• Experience supporting vulnerability management, remediation, and compliance tracking

• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and system design documentation

• Ability to support continuous monitoring and federal reporting requirements

• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

• Ability to collaborate across technical and program teams

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Minimum Requirements

TCS035, T5, Band 8

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$110,000

Maximum Salary

$140,000